Vanilla Sugar Recipe in 3 Easy Steps - The Clever Carrot (2024)

FAQs

How much vanilla extract for 1 tablespoon of vanilla sugar? ›

Substitute vanilla extract for vanilla in a 1:1 ratio for the vanilla flavor however add some extra sugar. To mimic the flavor and texture of vanilla sugar, mix ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract with one tablespoon of granulated sugar and substitute it for one tablespoon of vanilla sugar.

Using Vanilla Extract Instead of Vanilla Sugar: One teaspoon of vanilla extract is the equivalent of 1 1/2 teaspoons of homemade vanilla sugar, or 1 teaspoon of commercially made vanilla sugar.

You can replace one sachet of vanilla sugar with 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.

In baked goods - Substitute plain sugar with vanilla sugar in bakes. You can make a 1:1 substitution in any recipe that calls for sugar. Cakes, cookies, pies...you name it! It's best used in recipes that don't have another flavor component that will overpower the flavor of the vanilla.

Honey. Honey adds a bright, floral sweetness to desserts. Like maple syrup, it can also enhance the texture of baked goods. Use 1 tablespoon of honey to replace 1 teaspoon (tsp) of vanilla extract.

Vanilla Bean, Extract and Paste Equivalencies

So, if you decide to use vanilla bean paste instead, you need to know how much to use in place of the vanilla bean seeds. One tablespoon of paste is equal to one gourmet bean. Vanilla bean paste can also replace extract in a recipe with 1 teaspoon (tsp.) = 1 tsp.

For most oven–based recipes, such as cookies, cakes, brownies, cupcakes and tarts, it's near impossible to tell the difference between imitation and pure vanilla extract. Therefore, using a 1:1 swap will work just fine.

Besides using it to sweeten your coffee and tea beverages, I recommend using homemade vanilla sugar as a 1:1 replacement for regular granulated sugar in recipes where vanilla is the prominent flavor and not overshadowed by more flavorful ingredients.

Usually it's just one teaspoon. In the past few decades, pastry chefs have begun using a lot of vanilla extract in recipes.

In a pinch, you can swap other flavored extracts for vanilla. Butter extract, peppermint, rum, or any fruit-flavored extract can be used at a 1:1 ratio, depending on the recipe and how strong you want the flavor to be.

Is pure vanilla extract okay for diabetics? ›

Low-glycemic foods are rated at 55 or less, medium-level glycemic index foods are 56-69, and high-glycemic foods at 70-100. Vanilla extract has a glycemic index of 5, which is considered low. Vanilla extract will not cause blood sugar spikes and can add a pleasant flavor to foods, desserts, and drinks.

The purest form of vanilla powder comes from vanilla beans. The beans are dehydrated and finely ground. But you'll also find another type of vanilla powder on the market, where sugar is added. This type, called vanilla sugar, is popular in France and Mexico and used as a substitute for regular sugar in some recipes.

Vanilla sugar in baking can be utilized in a variety of desserts; from apple pies, snickerdoodles and crème brûlée to light and airy pavlova's. Vanilla sugar can even be used in savory recipes to give a slight sweetness to acidic foods such as barbecue sauce and vinaigrettes.

Vanilla sugar is actually a pretty simple one, in that it should theoretically never go “bad.” Neither sugar nor vanilla contains any ingredients that will go rancid or bad, in a traditional sense, so if nothing else creeps into your storage container then you should be safe to eat vanilla sugar forever!

The Pantry Vanilla Flavoured Sugar 150g | ALDI.

How to Use: Add 1 to a few teaspoons of vanilla extract to your favorite sweet batters and custards before baking. While vanilla extract works in almost every recipe, it's most ideal for cakes, brownies and cookies.

You can use 1 Tablespoon of vanilla paste or vanilla extract per 1 cup of sugar, but both add color and quite a bit of moisture to your sugar. This moisture will affect your baking recipes. You could dry spreading the wet and clumpy sugar on a baking sheet to help it dry out, but the results won't be the same.

There are 8 grams of vanilla sugar in a packet, which equals about a tablespoon. In my experience, one packet of vanilla sugar adds about the same amount of vanilla flavor as one teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Pure vanilla extract is the easiest substitute for vanilla powder. It's more commonly available, but because vanilla powder has a more concentrated flavor use 1 teaspoon of extract to every ½ teaspoon of powder. You can also substitute vanilla bean paste or vanilla beans, although they aren't as common as the extract.